Modern Exterior Trim

Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Trim on older homes used to be made of wood, but that’s becoming less common today. Wood is notoriously susceptible to rot. Since exterior trim is on the outside of a house, the thin pieces would warp, rot, and chip in no time. Since rot spreads, a few years would go by and everything around… read the full article.

What Is Fascia Board?

Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012

Fascia might sound like a fancy word, but its just a simple board that covers the outside of a home’s roof rafters. Technically, its a type of trim. Fascia boards add a smooth, even appearance to the edge of a roof, but they also serves another function. The most important reason for proper maintenance is… read the full article.

3 Top Remodeling Investments

Posted on Friday, January 27th, 2012

The top 2 remodeling investments are bathrooms and kitchens, but I bet you’ll be surprised by the third best investment: vinyl siding. Even though you might not expect it, vinyl siding is a great investment in your home. With modern manufacturing techniques, most people can’t even tell if the siding is vinyl. Vinyl is a… read the full article.

Vinyl Siding’s Most Common Complaint

Posted on Monday, January 9th, 2012

Vinyl siding expands and contracts with fluctuations in temperature. To compensate, vinyl siding is hung instead of being nailed down. The loose nailing allows the material to expand and contract without breaking. Unfortunately, sometimes through improper installation or hard impact in cold weather, vinyl siding can chip or crack. In older vinyl siding, this can… read the full article.

Types Of Vinyl Siding: Faux Stone, Brick, Wood, And Log

Posted on Monday, December 12th, 2011

Of all siding materials, vinyl has the highest value. Not only is it affordable, but it performs better than other materials too. Luckily, new vinyl siding doesn’t have it’s own “look”. As a matter of fact, vinyl can be made to look like other materials, but without any of the performance drawbacks. Stone Actual stone… read the full article.

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